Former IDF chief and current war cabinet member Benny Eisenkot has publicly criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu, responding to a Likud party campaign questioning his English-language skills. The Likud campaign, spearheaded by aide Jonatan Urich, released materials mocking Eisenkot’s English proficiency. Eisenkot dismissed the attacks as “racist” and “despicable,” pointedly questioning where Netanyahu’s own English skills were on October 7th, the day of the Hamas attack. He accused Urich of leading a smear campaign. The exchange highlights growing tensions within Israel’s war cabinet as the conflict in Gaza continues. The incident has drawn criticism from observers who view it as a distraction from the ongoing war effort and a personal attack on a key decision-maker. Eisenkot’s response underscores the political friction surrounding the handling of the conflict.